Breaking News: Ebola Case Confirmed in Glasgow hospital, Scotland

A healthcare worker who has just returned from West Africa on Sunday night, has been diagnosed with Ebola and is being treated in hospital in Glasgow. All possible contacts with the case are being investigated, including on flights to Scotland via Heathrow.

The woman will be transferred to specialist high level isolation in London as soon as possible.

While public health experts have emphasised that the risks are negligible, a telephone helpline has been set up for anyone who was on the Heathrow to Glasgow flight last night.

The number is: 08000 858531

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:

“Our first thoughts at this time must be with the patient diagnosed with Ebola and their friends and family. I wish them a speedy recovery. 

“Scotland has been preparing for this possibility from the beginning of the outbreak in West Africa and I am confident that we are well prepared. 

“We have the robust procedures in place to identify cases rapidly. Our health service also has the expertise and facilities to ensure that confirmed Ebola cases such as this are contained and isolated effectively minimising any potential spread of the disease.

“Scotland’s NHS has proved it is well able to cope with infectious diseases in the past, such as swine flu, and I am confident we will be able to respond effectively again.”

Source: News Scotland